Temples of Tokyo

Name: Temples of Tokyo
Brand: EYExplore
SKU: cf18c106-4231-44a1-9ee1-84e6600ff07c

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Summary

Meet up with your instructor in the afternoon in front of Tokyo’s Hie Shrine. Throughout the course of your trip your host will not only show you to each location, but also offer personal feedback on your images to improve your work. Start by capturing a few shots of the Hie Shrine’s collection of red gates and purification fountains, learning from your instructor how to capture an emotional mood and focus on traditional temple elements. Then hop on train for the short ride to Yushima Seidō, a local Confucian temple. This black-clad religious site offers a stark contrast to the bright-red elements of your previous shooting location, offering a great opportunity to experiment. Work to focus on elements like the temple’s simple geometric shapes and the copper facades found on the eaves. Make the last photo stop of the day at Kanda-myōjin, another shrine that’s gained popularity with entrepreneurs and businessmen praying for success. The shrine’s wonderful mix of visitors, ranging from women in traditional kimonos to ‘otaku’ heading to nearby Akihabara, offers the perfect setting to gain more experience adding human elements to your imagery. Try to capture various shrine visitors in poses of prayer, along with the site’s attendants. Your excursion will end here.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Why take this tour?

What’s the Story? Find tranquility amidst the more hidden shrines and temples of the city. Focus on the details to tell the story of man and nature coming together in the form of Shinto. Slow down and embrace the Zen-like atmosphere of Tokyo’s less traveled shrines and temples. What We’ll Shoot Take a different approach to shooting—focus on the details. On this workshop we will learn to zone in on the small things that together will convey the narrative of the shrines and temples which we will explore. Learn about composition techniques that emphasize the minutiae and capture the true feeling of the place. Where We’ll Explore We meet in Akasaka in front of Hie Shrine. We will explore its environs—a calm and tranquil refuge amidst the bustling city. From there, we head to Shin-Ochanomizu and explore a Confucian shrine called Yushima-Seido, its black lacquered wood a stark contrast to the vivid Shinto shrines. Finally, we end up at Kanda-Myojin, a colorful Shinto shrine known for its flamboyant architecture.

What’s included?

Professional Photography Instructor
Bus fare
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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EYExplore

About operator:

Challenge Your Eye! Let us be your photographic personal trainer. Have fun creating beautiful images. Make the most of your time shooting in the city. Get the expertise of a local photographer. We strive to provide a fun and educational photographic travel experience for people in all walks of life.